Scottish staff more likely to haggle on starting pay

Scottish job candidates are the most likely in the UK to haggle with potential employers over their salary, according to a survey.

The survey by jobs board Cv-library found that 84 per cent of job seekers in Scotland said pay was a key area that they negotiate on. The figure was as high as 93 per cent for workers in Aberdeen.

Lee Biggins, managing director of Cv-library, said: “The shift in power within the job market means that many candidates know their worth and will only move for a job that meets all of their criteria. Salary continues to be the main driver for job hunters, with many refusing to move jobs unless they’re receiving a significant pay increase.”